Vintus

Dolcetto d'Alba,

• 2010 Vintage

  • "The 2010 Dolcetto d’Alba is a beautifully articulated, vibrant wine loaded with varietal character. In keeping with the personality of the year, this is less fruit driven than many other recent vintages, but that is actually a plus here given the low yields that inform the estate’s wines. The Dolcetto shows terrific intensity and verve from start to finish." 90 Points Wine Advocate

• 2009 Vintage

  The 2009 vintage was characterized by heavy snow falls and rain in early spring that integrated the water reserves. Stabilized climate after the 30th of April allowed germination and other vegetative phases without delay. Equilibrated climatic evolution made the grapes to ripe in the optimal period for the variety.

  •  "Aromas and flavors of boysenberry, bilberry, cassis and mineral highlight this succulent Dolcetto. This is intense, yet balanced and lively, with a lingering aftertaste of fruit and graphite. Drink now through 2014." 90 Points Wine Spectator

• 2008 Vintage

  From the climatic viewpoint, 2008 took us back to the Seventies. It was over 30 years since we last had such a wet spring and summer.  

   

  These conditions made the management of the vineyards decidedly difficult.  It was only thanks to the generous months of August, September and October that the grapes were able to complete the ripening process in such an excellent manner. This is a vintage which undoubtedly rewarded the zones best suited to the cultivation of vines, and particularly those who invested in vine cultivation operations such as thinning and meticulous leaf removal at just the right time and using just the right methods. The Dolcetto grape harvest began on the 20th of September and ended on the 29th of the same month. 

   

  Maceration lasted 5- 6 days in steel and alcoholic fermentation again in steel for 14 days. Malolactic fermentation also took place in steel, immediately after alcoholic fermentation.  Ttal production is about 30,000 bottles

   

  It can be described as a classic vintage, like those of the old days, in which the grape takes precedence. This is thanks to temperatures which were never too high in the summer and a grape harvest, at long last, after so many years, at the end of September. Our 2008 Dolcetto is vinous, deep and balanced, with tannins which are already very nicely rounded. A wine for drinking every day.

  • "Bright, deep red-ruby. Lovely lift to the pure aromas of blackberry, violet and mint. Juicy, minty and tightly wound, displaying terrific freshness, focus and cut. Finishes clean and long. This may well merit an outstanding rating in a year or so." 89 Points International Wine Cellar

     

• 2007 Vintage

  2007 began with an unusually mild and dry winter, which caused vines to bud in some cases as much as 20 days earlier.  An ordinary summer, with temperatures never exceeding the seasonal average, and average rainfall well distributed throughout the vegetative cycle contributed to regular development of the vines.  The grapes were almost ripe at the end of August - in short, the vegetative cycle was perfectly normal, just 15-20 days earlier than usual.

  The maceration was soft, lasting 5-6 days in stainless steel tanks, with an alcoholic fermentation of 14 days.  Malolactic fermentation also took place in stainless steel, until November 2007, and the wine aged for 10 months in tank.

  2007 gave us a rich Dolcetto, concentrated but exceptionally well balanced.  The bouquet is fresh, fruity and harmonious.  The mouth is caressed by the gentleness, roundness and elegance of the clearly present, but smooth, soft tannin. 

  • "Delightfully floral, with juicy cherry flavors and bright acidity, this is irresistible dolcetto. As it gains depth with air, scents of violets, lavender and cherry shift its prettiness toward elegance. The fresh finish makes this an ideal match for seared duck breast." 92 Points Wine & Spirits Magazine